Wednesday, 15 August 2012

Lynmouth Flood 60th Anniversary

Tonight is the 60th anniversary of the devastating Lynmouth flood.  Caused by an intense period of heavy rain coupled with the geography of the area, the flood that struck the North Devon village on the night of the 15th/16th August 1952 claimed 35 lives.


Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynmouth_Flood


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